Food Worker Card training and testing schedule for 2009

KING COUNTY, WA - Today, Public Health - Seattle & King County announced the 2009 schedule for classes for food workers needing a Food Worker Card. The full schedule is available at www.kingcounty.gov/health/foodworker

Classes consist of training and tests. Classes are held throughout the year Monday through Friday except on federal holidays and King County furlough days. All sessions offer materials in English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian and Vietnamese. The cost of a food worker card is $10.00.

Locations and times for Food Worker Training:

• Mondays in Woodinville/Redmond – Sammamish Valley Grange
  Classes at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  Sammamish Valley Grange
  14654 148th Ave. NE
  Woodinville, WA 98072
  No class January 19, February 16, May 25, July 6, September 7, or October 12
  
  
• Tuesdays in Renton – Imperial Bingo Connection
  Classes at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  3100 East Valley Highway
  Renton, WA 98057
  
  
• Wednesdays in northeast Seattle – Sand Point Magnuson Park
  Classes at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
  Garden Room, Community Activity Center, Building #406
  No classes November 11 and November 25
  
  
• Thursdays in downtown Seattle – Seattle Center
  Classes at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms
  305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
  No class January 1, May 21, August 27, September 3, November 26 or December 24
  
  
• Fridays in Bellevue - Highland Community Center
  Classes at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  14224 Bel Red Road NE
  Bellevue, WA 98007
  No classes January 2, February 13, April 10, May 22, June 19, July 3, September 4, September 11, Sept 18, November 27 or December 25

For more information about food worker training and testing at any of our sites, call 206-296-4791, or visit our website at www.kingcounty.gov/health/foodsafety

What is a Food Worker Card?

The Food Worker Card is a permit to work with food being served to the public. Everyone who works in the food industry by preparing, cooking and/or serving food to the public must have a Food Worker Card. Those successfully completing the training and passing the required test will receive a Food Worker Card.

The training class lasts approximately two hours. Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes early to complete registration materials.

Training materials and tests are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese and Russian.

To take the training and test for the Food Worker Card, applicants must:

• Be able to read the book and test, and to write out the registration form. If help is needed, the test-taker may bring a friend to assist.
• Photo ID is required.
• Bring $10.00 cash to pay for the Food Worker Card.
• Arrive on time. Applicants will not be allowed in after the class has started.

Other important information:

• If renewing for a three or five year card, bring in the old card (or a copy) that expired less than 30 days ago, or will expire within the next 60 days.
• For a five-year card, bring in proof (certificate or card) showing completion of an approved food safety training class within the last two years.

For bus information, call METRO at 206-553-3000 or visit their website for online bus schedules at: http://metro.kingcounty.gov